Is NE8 1QB a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)

650 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of NE8 1QB. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.

Violence & sexual offences
199
Anti-social behaviour
148
Public order
56
Criminal damage & arson
46
Shoplifting
43
Other theft
41
Burglary
26
Vehicle crime
24

House prices

£158,254

Average price in Gateshead (2026-06, UK House Price Index). Up 7.8% year on year.

Terraced
£153,656
Semi-detached
£184,050
Detached
£296,217
Flat / maisonette
£98,869

Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for NE8 1QB specifically.

Flood risk

Official Environment Agency map for rivers, sea, surface water and groundwater risk near this postcode.

No active flood warnings within ~15km.

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GP & dentist ratings

CQC ratings near NE8 1QB on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near NE8 1QB on Check Food Hygiene

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